TowBoatUS River Forest

03/11/2026

Proud moment for our team!

Congratulations to Capt. Axson Smith, III on being a recipient of a BoatUS Meritorious Award for his quick instincts during crisis after a 69-year-old man fell overboard. Learn more by clicking the link in comments.

10/14/2025

Extension! Last chance to receive a discount on new TowBoatU.S. memberships and renewals! Ends today!

To inquire please call the office at 2529432151 and ask for Kristen :)

10/08/2025

Come join us at the 3rd Annual Belhaven, NC Trout Tournament & Festival! 🌊

This Friday and Saturday at the Market next to The Wilkinson Center on E Main St, we will be at the bright RED booth offering new memberships and renewals for boat towing at an exclusive $50 off!

If you can’t make it, no worries! You can call us anytime between Friday & Monday to get this offer or for any information about this areas waterways at (252)945-5579.

🚨TowBoatU.S. - River Forest services Eastern NC including the Pamlico Sound ~ Pungo, Pamlico & Tar Rivers ~ Alligator River to Bay River ~ in Belhaven & Washington, NC.

You can also visit our website!www.riverforestshipyard.com

For more information on vendors and proceeds for the Festival, please visit www.belhaventroutfest.com

Let’s make this weekend full of fun, competition, & community spirit!

🎣 Hook ‘em hard, anglers! And always remember, safety first!

Boatyard & Marine Services , North Carolina

02/02/2025

Safety Reminder: Check Your Bilge Before Departure! 🚤

Today was a close call! Freeze damage at the live well intake pump could have ended in disaster. Luckily, the operator's quick thinking saved the day. When he noticed water inside the boat, he swiftly moved it to shallow waters, saving himself and a passenger. Always remember to perform those pre-departure checks! It's better to be safe than sorry. Stay vigilant and safe on the water, everyone! 🌊👨‍✈️👩‍✈️

08/02/2024

🚨 Tropical Storm Alert 🚨

Beaufort County, NC

We want to inform you that a tropical storm is approaching our area. Please take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety and the safety of your property.

🌊 Boat Relocation Service 🌊

For a limited time, until the storm arrives, TowBoatUS River Forest will be offering boat relocation services using our tow vessels. If you need assistance moving your boat to a safer location, please contact us as soon as possible.

🔹 Safety Tips for Boat Owners 🔹

1. Secure Your Boat: If possible, haul your boat out of the water and store it in a safe location away from the coast.
2. Reduce Windage: Remove any loose items and secure hatches and doors to minimize wind resistance.
3. Check Moorings: Ensure your boat is properly moored with extra lines and chafe protection.
4. Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date with weather forecasts and follow local advisories.
5. Prepare Emergency Gear: Have life jackets, first aid kits, and emergency contact information readily available.

Stay safe and prepared!

02/27/2021

The BoatUS Foundation staged a dramatic test to make the point that seconds count when your boat's on fire.

09/08/2020

The world of boat props is about to be disrupted in a huge way with the invention of the MX-1 Sharrow.

08/05/2020

ATON crews were hard at work today verifying markers and aids to keep mariners and boaters safe, after Isaias swept across . In this photo, BM1 Colton Scott of ATON Fort Macon works in the Pungo river of N.C.

07/12/2020

Historian Kevin Duffus writes in the first part of his Crossing The Threshold of History series about the 1585 circumnavigation of Pamlico Sound by the English to create a map of the estuary and a vis

07/04/2020

From our team, we hope you have a great independence day! Thank you to all of our current and past members of the armed forces that have protected our freedoms. God bless America!